Even though flu season is here, it is not too late to get a vaccine. The CDC recommends that as long as flu viruses are spreading and causing illness, vaccination should continue throughout the flu season in order to protect as many people as possible against flu. Who Should Get the Flu Vaccine? The Centers […]

Sleepy Eye Medical Center urges residents to take active steps to avoid getting or spreading the flu. “We have seen a noticeable increase in the number of flu cases and flu-related hospitalizations in our region in the last few weeks,” said Chiloe Kottke, RN, Infection Preventionist, at SEMC. “At this point, we are asking members […]

The seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza (flu) viruses. Fortunately, there are several steps you and your loved ones can take to avoid getting the flu or spreading it to others. Sleepy Eye Medical Center, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommend the following three steps to […]